By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Gioroid is a masculine Irish name, a variant of Garret or Gerald, which ultimately derives from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule.' Pronounced roughly as 'GIR-ohd,' this uncommon name…
Irish
"rough little one"
Irish surname derived from the name Gairbhín, a diminutive of garbh , "rough". It's barely been used as a first name, but could be a similar-yet-different alternative to names like Nolan and Sullivan.
Gilibeirt is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling or elaboration of Gilbert. The name Gilbert itself has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning "bright pledge" or…
Gibbon is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the Norman personal name Giboin, which combines Germanic elements meaning 'gift' and 'friend.' The name also shares its form with the…
"blond boy"
Transformation of the stolid Gilbert into an animated surname name.
Irish and Scottish
"devoted to the Virgin Mary"
For better or worse, this name is still firmly attached to the TV series Gilmore Girls . It's one of a number of Scottish and Irish surname names beginning with Gil, meaning "servant". In this case,…
"glutton"
Gulliver is an obscure Gaelic surname known almost solely through its literary Travels until actor Gary Oldman used it for his son, instantly transforming it into a lively option. British actors…
Aralt is a masculine name of Germanic origin. It's a variant of the name Arnold, which is derived from the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' This gives Aralt the…
"descendant of Arthur"
In Cool Names, we cite this as an "Artist Name," for twentieth-century abstract painter Grace Hartigan, though for you it may just be an upbeat Irish surname.
Eachtar is an uncommon masculine name with Gaelic origins, primarily found in Irish and Scottish traditions. The name derives from ancient Celtic languages, where it was associated with horsemen or…
Heremon is a rare masculine name with ancient Irish origins, derived from the legendary first Milesian king of Ireland, Éremón. In Irish mythology, Éremón was one of the sons of Míl Espáine who…
Hermon is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, derived from the biblical Mount Hermon mentioned in the Old Testament. The name means 'sacred mountain' or 'sanctuary,' carrying spiritual…
English and Dutch variation of Hubert
More user-friendly than the original.
Hobard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely a variant of Hubert, which combines the elements "hug" (heart, mind, spirit) and "beraht" (bright, famous). It may also be related to the surname…
Hoibeard is an extremely rare masculine name with possible Germanic or Nordic origins. The name likely combines ancient elements that might relate to concepts of honor, protection, or leadership.…
Unfrai is an exceptionally rare masculine name with possible Germanic or Old English origins. It may be a variant spelling of Humphrey (from Germanic 'hun' meaning bear cub and 'frid' meaning peace)…
"sea tide"
Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur"…
Ibhar is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in biblical texts as one of King David's sons. The name means 'He chooses' or 'election,' suggesting divine selection or choosing.…
Séamas is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of James, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' The distinctive accent over the 'e' indicates a pronunciation shift, making…
Seumus is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing the Gaelic form of James. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'aqov), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." In…
